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- " • "V THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "Serving The Chali-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" . ... Volume 87 -- No. 19 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 14. 1961 20 Pages -- 10c Per C6pi$ Crash Kills Two Young McHenry iMllsin' and McHenry residents have been finding an unusual bit of pride swelling within them this week since announcement was made that the Viscounts drum and bugle corps had won first place in the Sons of the Legion national contest in Denver, Colo. faring our enthusiasm was that of another local resident who has been spending some time in Colorado, Peter M. Justen. A letter arrived at the P l a i n d e a l e r M o n d a y , f r o m which we quote, in part: "Words cannot express the feeling we ali had last night when the Viscounts of McHeniy were honored in the presence of thousands lay obtaining thoftational Sons of the Legion flag. To the fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, instructors, members of the American Legion post, to the people of McHenry county and of McHenry and the state of Illinois, it's an honor long to be remembered. "McHenry can well be proud of this organization and its lea^rs who did a terrific job in every way. I sincerely hope our city and county will lend helping hands and come to their financial assistance when it becomes time to go to the next convention." Seldom has a local tragedy been felt by so many folks as the auto accident which cost the lives of two of McHenry's bq£ known young folks last Wednesday evening. Our own memory of Henry Heise, apart from business, comes from his work as publicity director for the Jaycees. These were duties to his organization which Henry took seriously, a? he did every other public service he performed, His efficiency was well known, ar^ the spirit with which he psWicipaled in promoting the interests of this new organization were of inestimable value in its rapid growth and progress. Eileen Noonan we will best remember as one of the 1961 c o m m e n c e m e n t s p e a k e r s a t M.C.H.S. We recall the bright hopes she expressed in her tenminute talk, in which she outlived her dreams for the futim> and Ihe role she expected WILLIAM BURFONBT APPOINTED WOODSTOCK SEHTWH. PUBLISHER; LARRY LUND JOINS PLAINDEALER Child Drowns South Of City Officials of the McHenry Publishing Co. today announced that William Burfeindt has been appointed publisher of The Woodstock Daily Sentinel and at the same time has been named an officer of the McHenry Publishing Co. The announcement also stated that Larry E. Lund has been named business manager of The Plaindealer. Lund comes to McHenry from The Dixon Evening Tele- LARRY LUND graph where he has served in various departments of tlje newspaper and printing plant and for the past two years has been a member of the Shaw Newspapers' auditing division. Lund is a graduate oif Iowa State University, Ames, where he received his degree in business administration. Following graduation he served as an artillery officer at Fort Sill, Okla. Iflr. and Mrs. Lund and their son. Brian, will be moving to McHenry in the near future. Continue Interest Here Burfeindt, although named publisher at Woodstock, will continue his interest in The McHenry Plaindealer as an officer of the corporation. He came to McHenry in 1949 when the present owners purchased the newspaper from Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mosher. For to play. ^Recollections bring i many years he served as gen NAME W. A. MOORE NEW PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT William A. Moore, advertising manager of The McHenry Plaindealer and a member of the newspaper staff for the past fifteen years, has been named production superintendent, according to an announcement by McHenry Publishing Co. He also will serve as advertising director. Mr. Moore began his career with The Plaindealer in the composing room, where he worked as a linotype operator, compositor and later as shop foreman. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and their three daughters, Joyce, Lynn and Doreen, reside in Wonder Lake. Two young children lost their lives in tragic accidents this ! past week, and one of them occurred in the McHenry area. Jerry Brock. 3, son of Charles and Arlene Brock of Burton's Bridge, drowned in Bay View Beach channel, leading to the Fox river, about 5 o'clock on the afternoon of Sept. 6. The father had taken the child to a neighbor's home, anda short time later young Jerry disappeared. Brock and. the neighbor, Claude Kay, hurried to the bank of the channel and a half hour later Kay recovered the child's body in shallow water. DRIVER FOUND NOT GUILTY IN UNUSUAL TRIAL SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS BUDGET. MAKES NEW LEVY Approve $574,000 Total, Big Share For Education In an interesting c$se which fell under jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace Charles M. Adams, a driver was found not guilty by a jury last Saturday on a charge of making an improper left turn, which resulted in a serious auto accident on May 30 of this year.; At the Monday evening The driver was Theodore l meeting of the board of School Laika ot 808 Barreville road. . District, No. 15, members McHenry. who pleaded not adopted a budget and made the guilty to the charge made by annual levy in the amount of state iHilice. Five people were $574,000. Of this amount, $500,- hospitalized as a result of the 000 was designated for educacrash. and the case had been tional fund; $60,000, building continued several times so that fund; $4,000, municipal retirewitnesses could be present. iment; $10,000, transportation. Mr. Laika requested a jury! A committee met with the This was I he third rinwnlng J an;i: board to ask <°r ™ of the year in th<* county. ' NEWLY FORMED HIGH SCHOOL PTA WILL OPEN SEASON Thursday, Sept. 14, is the date for the first meeting of the newly formed McHenry High School Parent Teacher association, a local unit of the Illinois Congress. It will be held at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The first meeting should -prove of special interest since it will deal with the curriculum of students, meeting teachers, counselors and administrators of the school and getting acquainted in general with members of the P.T.A. This is the first time in McHenry's history that the high school has had its own organization, and the cooperation of parents and student body is asked. It is a fine opportunity for both fathers and mothers to become acquainted with other pa rent Refreshments will be furnished by mothers of men. Besides the parents, two sisters and a brother survive. The family had resided in this area for about four years. At an inquest held at the Hakaanson funeral h o m e, Thursday morning, a verdict of accidental death was returned by a juiy. Services were held there Thursday afternoon, after which the child's body was transferred to Corbin, Ky., for last rites. Mark Rohinson Four-vear-cld Mark Steven Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson of Harvard, lost his life last Sunday, Sept. 10, when he was struck by b car driven by Jean Kleckner of Sharon as he ran across Rt. The child had been at Sunday School and the adult congregation had just arrived at the newly completed Methodist church for the first service when the tragedy occurred. lurors impaneled re-1 Lily Lake school for club meetturned the verdict after hear- i ings, a request which was taking evidence. j en under consideration. It will The accident occurred on remembered that classes Barreville mad as Mr. Laika were recently discontinued was attempting his driveway. to turn into ,here by the board for this year. SET FUND DRIVE FOR GIRL SCOUTS FROM OCT. 1 - 8 I Approval was given for the i enrollment of the physically ! handicapped from this district i in the special classroom pro- | vided in Crystal Lake. I Approve Contracts As the new season of Girl Teaching contracts were ap- Scout activities opens, fund j proved for Ikola Wade to teach drive dates have been set in : physical education at Edge- McHenry for Oct. 1 through 8. brook and Valley View schools; This is the week set aside for : Louise Quinn, third at Valley the annual campaign for money View; Jacquelynn Stenson, scinecessary to carry out any ex- ; ence at Junior high; Mabel tensive program for a growing Martin, first grade at Hilltop; number of girls in this area j Dorothy Tully, first grade at enrolled in Scouting. | Edgebrook; Muriel Slonicker, A basic training session for ' first grade at Valley View; new leaders is scheduled for i Shirley Axelson was employed early fall also, to be conducted ! as secretary at the Junior high by Mrs. Avis Gans. They will *° replace Elaine Schmaling. NOTICE Licenses must be secured for the operation of cigarette vending machines, juke boxes and mechanical vending machines. Application is to be made in the office of the City Clerk. Nothing in the issuance of such licenses shall be construed to authorize, license or permit fresh- 'my gambling device. I CITY OF McHENRV be held on Sept. 26 and 28, Oct. 3 and 5 fr.im 9:20 to 2:30 at the Moose hall on Rt. 120. Those attending are asked to bring nosebag lunches. John Parbst was employed as a bus driver. The board voted to renew membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards. LEVY OF S R ACCO IS! APPROVES m 8; STUDY AIMS NT If XT 1 back the face of a pretty 17 year-old, backed up by an intelligent mind and a determination to reach her goal. All of us will have pur own particular memories, but what ever form they take, memories represent a eral manager and then was named publisher. In making the announcement, company officials said, "We are confident that The Woodstock Daily Sentinel will these continue its growth under the i of the fire at the McHenry i very i capable leadership of Mr. Bur- | County Well and Pump com- 1 Clues Indicate Arson At Lake The county hoard of super- \ board; also to check on any visors approved the annual j "fringe benefits" that any budget and appropriation and i county employees may be reannounced the 1961 levy at the ; ceiving in excess of authorized regular monthly meeting held [ insurance, retirement, etc. For Tuesday of this week. The levy 1 future budget and appropriawas in the amount of $653,218.- j tion and levy purposes, every Arson has been established fairly definitely as- the cause Two Sentenced For Shattering Windows 75 compared to $578,875 the J previous year, or an increase i of $74,343.75. The general fund appropria- ! tion amounted to $932,737 and | the levy for general fund was , $240,000, with the difference in office will furnish the finance commit tee with an itemized statement of their anticipated needs for the following year. It was announced that in the first two weeks of operation under the program in which a I Henrv Zobjeck and The total of all appropriation Dale was $1,708,555.75, with a total nicturp each of us ! feindt, who has established an I pany in McCullom Lake early 'li l£}k to associate with our con• - * --J! Sunday morning about l :io1 Schroeder, both 21, of Wood- levy of $653,218.75, the balance ception of fine young Americans. September is the beginning of a new 4-H year, and officers and delegates are<^J)eing selected at these first meetings. So many and varied are the activities offered by 4-H that it would seem to be an organization which might well attract many more young people between the age of 10 and '21 who complain of having little to occupy their time. The program offers projects not only for rural youth but also for those who reside in outstanding record while directing the activities of The McHenry Plaindealer. We are happy to announce that he will continue to maintain an interest in this publication and we wish him and his wife, Lila, the very best as they take another step forward in their career." Burfeindt succeeds Lyle H. Pilcher at Woodstock and will be taking over his new duties during the coming week. Pilcher resigned, having purchased a majority interest in the Lowell (Ind.) Tribune. He came to Woodstock in 1948, after having served various stock, received sentences in to be made up from fees and Vandalia for shooting holes in special taxes. windows of homes and cars Program Outlined w i t h b u l l e t s f r o m a . 2 2 c a l i b r e D u r i n g t h e d a y , t h e f i n a n c e revolver in various places committco reported on re<omthroughout the county. Among m(-ndatii>ns which 1he hoard the damage re|M>rted was at hopes to accomplish in the year the area at a rapid rate Blake Motors in McHenry, ahead. Among them is to coora. m. A half filled five gallon j gas can and a fuse were recovered from the ruins and are , being held for evidence. It is thought there may be a significant clue in the fact that a vehicle was seen leaving of speed just prior to discovery of the fire. A passerby who noticed flames shooting out the win- | dows after hearing a report of publications in Davenport, cities. It takes only five or j Iowa; Taylorville, Dixon and more wit h a desire to join 4-H j Canton, 111. • artd an adult who will volun- , Mr. and Mrs. Pilcher and teer to lead them, and a new their family will be moving to | Charlie Brennan of Ringwood, dPh is born. i Lowell within a few weeks | and Merwyn Schmitt. another The 4-H program offers where their son, Gary, and neighbor rushed to the premmany opportunities, and this is daughter, Janice, will join their | jses. Fortunately, a hose which where car windows were dinate different reports bebroken. . tween and within offices so The sentence came when the that not only are the records two appeared before Count\ more complete in each office, Judge James H. Cooney, who but so that actual income and broken glass, summoned the gave Zobjeck 270 days and expenses of each one can more fire department and alerted Schroeder 180 days. readily be scrutinized by the patrons at McDonald's Tavern | ~ " which is in the immediate area. One of the men who answered the call for help was Bill Brennan, an employee of the company. He and his brother; amounts to be made up in fees. | special officer has been employed to carry out the duties of handling the stray dog problem, sixty-six animals were either picked up or their owners were instructed to get a license and have dog inoculated. An active program is being pursued to find hemes for all strays. Also, a record is kept by Edward Jelinek, rabies control officer, of lost dogs. During regular daytime hours, he may be reached at FEderal 8- 2141 or FEderal 8-2040, extension 19, and at other times, EVergreen 5-0541. Judges of election were ap- (Continued on Page 8) Viscounts National Champions an ideal time to consider join- ; father on the staff ing. i Lowell newspaper. of the W i t h i n c r e a s i n g t a l k o f s p a c e j travel these days, it was inter- : est ins recently to meet some- i one who has been close to the Cape Canaveral scene and j some of the information which ; ntfri] recently was withheld from the general public. » j O special interest was his description of the reaction of one 'of the monkeys which made one of the early flights. They weren't sound films, but our friend, among the few men who were fortunate enough to (Continued on Page 8) INVESTIGATE THEFTS Two thefts in the McHenry area have been under investi- i gation this week. One was of an outboard motor belonging to Carl W. Larson of Pistakee Bay, taken when it was parked near Harrison's resort. The other was theft of a skill saw and 1,000 feet of cord stolen from a pick-up truck owned by William Pierce of Pistakee Bay. Support the drives this fall. Scouts fund is used for the business was connected to the front of the building and the flames were under control by the time the fire department arrived. The owner. Fred Matthesius, was summoned immediately. McCullom Lake Police Chief Bill Reid and Officer Jack Schlofner were patrolling at that time and also arrived on the scene minutes after the fire occurred. Prevent Further Damage Three pieces of McHenry's; Company I answered the call 1 and worked until 3 a.m. Two | members of the department, j (Continued on Page 8) These fine young instrumentalists brought high honor to themselves and to their home city of McHenry last Saturday evening when they were proclaimed national champions in the Sons of the Legion competition held in Denver, Colo. In addition, they placed seventh among junior corps in the open class contest, in which competing organizations were, for the most part, state champions. Heise, Noonan Deaths;;". Mourned % Community At Last Rites Monday pi HENRY HEISE EILEEN NOONAN Patricia Hogan Vies For Title As the Plaindealer prepared to go to press Wednesday afternoon, a local girl was experiencing one of the most exciting days in her short life. Miss Patricia Hogan, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan of Ringwood, was preparing for final competition in national dairy princess contest, scheduled for that evening at the Drake hotel in Chicago. Patricia won the state dairy princess title at Woodstock last month, defeating a number of entries from various parts of the state. Thirty-four will vie for the year's national title during judging which started Monday. All of the contestants live on dairy farms, are high school graduates and unmarried. The winner will be crowned by Miss Bonnie Sue Houghtaling of Swan, Iowa, last year's national princess. McHenry and Ringwood residents are hoping that the community may claim its first national beauty winner in pretty Miss Hogan, a I960 graduate of the McHenry Community high school. DRUM AND C :§T Thousands Cheer Youna People In Huge Stadium ***** ;»te-udtj McHenry is the home city of national champions! This announcement came to local residents in the late hours of Saturday evening after the Viscounts drum and bugle corps had won top honors in the national Sons of the Legion contest held in Denver, Colo. In addition,, they placed highly among junior corps in the open class, even though many were state" champions. On Saturday morning, the local corps participated in the • p r e l i m i n a r y c o m p e t i t i o n i n Baer stadium and was selected one of the ten best out of tourteen organizations. With a rating which entitled them to enter the final competition that evening, the young boys thrilled thousands when they successfully carried out their n e r f o r m a n c e b e f o r e t w e l v e iudges at 7 o'clock. Besides winning the Sons of the Legion national flag, they also placed seventh in the open class, defeating such state champions as Ohio, Oklahoma and Colorado. Difference In Contest It is interesting to note the difference in the competition among Sons of the Legion groups and the junior corps in open class. The former are composed of an age class which averages about 13, while the junior corps are, for the mo^t part, in the 17 to 18 age group.; (Continued on Page 8) I •T Seldon has the community been so shocked as it was law Thursday when word spread .6f the tragic deaths in an autti accident of Eileen Noonan awl Henry Heise, which occurred shortly after 11 p.m. ofl previous evening, Sept. 6. They were among McHenry's best known and respected young people, and their untimely deaths saddened the here who were their friends and acquaintances. . ~ The accident occurred <-r j® Kane county, on Rt. 31, tenths of a mile north ' -ol Miller road, between Carp$% tersville and Algonquin. Statl troopers who testified at t&e inquest could give no rfeasflbt for the crash which took thtir lives, and there were no wit* nesses to the accident The Heise car was traveUlSig north on the highway wheh It apparently crossed the soutfi) lane and struck a tree just oft the west of the highway. "fHi impact of the vehicle wheit'U struck the 10-foot 4-inch cumference of the tree trunk is believed to have resulted*!# almost instant death to bof)} of them. State police received wovd of the crash at 11:07 p.m. AM ambulance was called and-tbt two were rushed to St. Jo? seph's hospital, Elgin, wheife they were pronounced dead $8 arrival. They were then trails^ ferred to the Schmidt cha{i$I in that city, where Coronir Peterson • conducted an inquesfc The bodies were later returned to the George R: - Justen $ Son funeral home in McHejliy. Returning Home ' Miss Noonan and Mr. Heist were returning to McHenry after enjoying dinner at Car? pentersville as a farewell (of | the former, who was sched- ! tiled to start her freshman i year at State Normal univ^r- , sity the following day. where she was enrolled in the school ! of education. Miss Noonan had called ; home before leaving the resi taurant to inquire about the 1 health of her grandfather, who , has been very ill. At that-tin* I she told her mother that 3|tG | would be home about 12:30. State police, in making-ait investigation at the acci<$S)S| scene, said there were skid marks and no gravtej the side of the highway 4q inchoate the driver had tried to get back on the pavem<^ after the auto went out of COB* trol. The crash occurred ori,® straight stretch of road. Heise was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Oak Park, but moved- ta McHenry with his family about Til teen years ago. They re^ sided at 821 Rand road; -east or the city on Rt. 120. Local iiradoate - He graduated from the ll£» Henry high school in 1952, where he was active in band and orchestra. While still in school he went to work at Bolger's Drug store, and JD tlie yeai*s following his gradtt» alion this was his only em* ployment. At the time -of -Ms death he was assistant marift? ger there. (Continued on Page 8)F